ISO 18587: Post-Editing of Machine Translation
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What is ISO 18587?
Orion is the only auditing firm specializing in the language industry in North America.
Introduced in April 2017, ISO 18587 is a worldwide standard to address the increasing adoption and use of machine translation (MT) systems by translation service providers (TSPs). Given that MT systems are not dynamic and sophisticated enough to equal the quality and accuracy of human translation, physical post-editing is required to ensure a quality final translated product. The focus of the ISO 18587 standard begins with the delivery of MT output, through the human task of post-editing, and is intended for use by TSPs, their clients, and post-editors.
Our vast and lengthy experience means that we truly know and understand the language industry, including its typical processes, software, and industry terminology. As a result, our auditing services are efficient and effective, and we will work with you to establish mutual goals up front to make sure your needs are fully met. If you are looking to certify to multiple standards, we also provide integrated audits so you can achieve certification to multiple standards in one audit (e.g. ISO17100 / CGSB 131.10 / ISO 9001), ultimately saving you both time and money. We also give back to the language industry by sponsoring industry events and providing free webinars on standards.
Why Work with Orion on ISO 18587?
Orion Assessment Services is a third-party certification company. Because we have actively supported and certified language organizations for over 15 years; we are well known and globally-recognized for our quality audit services and integrity.
Within the language industry, Orion has provided more audits for standards certifications than any other North American firm.
We are the only firm able to certify to all the following Language Industry Standards:
ISO 18841 – Interpreting Services
Why not combine your ISO 18587 audit with ISO 13611, ISO 17100, CGSB 131.10, NSGCIS or any of the standards listed above.
Breakdown of the ISO 18587 Standard
ISO 18587 comprises the following main sections:
Post-editing process
Includes standards for pre-production, production, and post-production processes. Also outlines the objectives in the post-editing process, requirements for post-editing MT output and post-editor’s tasks.
Competencies and qualifications
Outlines the competences and qualifications required of post-editors and overall professionalism required.
Requirements of full post-editing
The standard’s aim is to produce an output that is indistinguishable from human translation and to ensure that post-editors use as much of the MT output as possible.
Annex items
For post-editor training, light post-editing, pre-editing, client-TSP agreements, and automatic post-editing.
Overview of the Audit Process
Orion Assessment Services can assist your organization in achieving certification from the initial application request, and through to the required stages which include:
Step 1:
Submit Application
Submit Application
This will serve as your agreement with Orion. The terms and conditions must be signed and returned to Orion along with any required deposit.
Step 2:
Book Your Audit
Book Your Audit
Determine a mutually agreeable time with your assigned auditor.
Step 3:
Audit Conducted
Audit Conducted
The audit is conducted to ensure the system is implemented according to the requirements of the standard. The key deliverables from this stage include the onsite review report detailing positive aspects, weaknesses and areas for improvement and the recommendation regarding your certification. If there are any issues, they must be closed within the required timeline.
Step 4:
Certification Review
Certification Review
The results from the audit are assessed by a senior auditor to
ensure a proper recommendation has been made. At this point, approval is given to issue a certificate.
Step 5:
Receive Your Certificate
Receive Your Certificate
The deliverable from this stage is the certificate.
Step 6:
Maintenance Review
Maintenance Review
Every two years, Orion must conduct an onsite review to verify the management system continues to be maintained within the organization.
Step 1:
Submit Application
This will serve as your agreement with Orion. The terms and conditions must be signed and returned to Orion along with any required deposit.
Step 2:
Book Your Audit
Determine a mutually agreeable time with your assigned auditor.
Step 3:
Audit Conducted
The audit is conducted to ensure the system is implemented according to the requirements of the standard. The key deliverables from this stage include the onsite review report detailing positive aspects, weaknesses and areas for improvement and the recommendation regarding your certification. If there are any issues, they must be closed within the required timeline.
Step 4:
Certification Review
The results from the audit are assessed by a senior auditor to
ensure a proper recommendation has been made. At this point, approval is given to issue a certificate.
Step 5:
Receive Your Certificate
The deliverable from this stage is the certificate.
Step 6:
Maintenance Review
Every two years, Orion must conduct an onsite review to verify the management system continues to be maintained within the organization.